1 Kings 18:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elijah lets the prophets of Baal go first, choosing their bull and calling on their god without lighting any fire.
What Does 1 Kings 18:25 Mean?
Elijah graciously gives Baal's prophets every head start: choose your bull, prepare it first, and since you are so many, take your time calling on your god. Only the fire they must not supply themselves.
His generosity is the boldness of certain faith. He has nothing to fear from their advantage, because no advantage can summon a god that is not there. Confidence in the true God frees us from anxious self-protection. Elijah can stand back and let the false prophets exhaust every effort, knowing the silence that will follow will speak louder than any argument he could make.
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What does 1 Kings 18:25 mean?
Elijah lets the prophets of Baal go first, choosing their bull and calling on their god without lighting any fire.